Advanced TVET to address shortage of 30,000 engineers
KOTA BHARU: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes are set to be enhanced to address the shortage of 30,000 engineers in the country, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. He also emphasised the importance of focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to keep pace with current demands. “I mentioned it in front […]
TEGAS empowers youth in STEM and TVET fields through outreach programme
BY LEONG Z-KEEN KUCHING: Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak (TEGAS) is actively conducting programmes to strengthen youth in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic (STEM) fields especially those in rural and interior areas. Its Board of Trustee Member Datuk Dennis Ngau said this is one of TEGAS’s target […]
National TVET policy to supply skilled labour for job market needs
KUALA LUMPUR: The National Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Policy, set to be launched in June, has a crucial goal of providing skilled labour for the country’s workforce needs in emerging technology fields. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi described the policy, which outlines a roadmap until 2050, as comprehensive and […]
Students pursuing TVET advised to check rating of educational institution before registering
KUALA LUMPUR: Students interested in continuing their studies in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) are advised to check the rating of the educational institution they want to go to first before registering for the programme. Yayasan Mahir Malaysia president Datuk P. Sri Ganes said this is important to ensure that the courses offered […]
JELITA empowers women through TVET
KUCHING: The Job Empowerment Through Learning and Inclusive Advancement (JELITA) programme empowers rural women through technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Federal Deputy Rural and Regional Development Minister Datuk Rubiah Wang said that the initiative by the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA) has played a crucial role, achieving an exceptional employability rate of […]
Malaysia, China agree to establish TVET institutions for new fields
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China have agreed to establish Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to provide Malaysian students skills in new fields, including electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, communications and digitalisation, and solar power technology. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the TVET institutions will be supervised by Majlis Amanah […]
MoE’s plan to have more vocational colleges to be discussed in Parliament today
KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry’s (MoE) plan to have more vocational colleges that offer skill courses in the electric vehicles (EV) industry will be among the focus in the Dewan Rakyat sitting today. According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the matter will be raised by Zahir Hassan (PH-Wangsa Maju), who also […]
TVET will contribute to growth of country: Hanifah
MUKAH: Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has been identified as an enabler that will contribute to the formation of a prosperous and inclusive developing country. Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib said with the cooperation of industry that implements TVET, the problem of skills mismatch can therefore be reduced. “We can […]
Ministry mulls special polytechnic pathway for religious stream students
KUALA LUMPUR: The Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) is considering opening a special pathway for religious stream students, huffaz and Maahad Tahfiz leavers to polytechnics and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes under the ministry. Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the proposal would create more opportunities and pathways for students in those […]
Easing of requirements for TVET programmes will help PwD change their lives
KUALA LUMPUR: Providers of Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes need to pay serious attention to the government’s proposal to reconsider the entry requirements for persons with disabilities (PwD) into the field. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Centre of Education and Diversity senior lecturer Dr Anuar Ahmad the effort would open the widest possible space […]
